Jake Paul is at it again, this time taking his feud with Mexican boxing superstar Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez to new heights-or lows, depending on who you ask. After Canelo confirmed his next fight would be against Cuban contender William Scull, Paul unleashed a wave of fiery attacks, accusing the four-division champion of dodging him.
Leading the charge, Paul posted a controversial video on Instagram, mocking Canelo and Mexican fans alike. In the clip, Paul, referring to himself as “Jake El Gallo Paul,” blasted Canelo, calling him “my b*tch” and taunting him with Mexican music playing in the background.
The video was shared via Paul’s official account and his Most Valuable Promotions handle, quickly igniting a storm of criticism across social media. Paul’s obsession with fighting Canelo has been brewing for months, especially after rumors of a potential bout surfaced earlier this year.
Alvarez preferred to sign with Riyadh Season
However, those hopes were dashed when Canelo opted to sign a lucrative deal with Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season, where he will stage his next three fights, effectively stepping away from Las Vegas, his long-time boxing playground.
The announcement of the Canelo vs. William Scull fight has been polarizing, with fans questioning the quality of the matchup. Paul wasted no time using the controversy to his advantage, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to fan the flames.
“My daughter asked me if I would fight Jake Paul… she had never asked me about a fight before… we have to do pay per view. GTFOH,” Paul tweeted, mocking Canelo’s apparent hesitation to face him.
Mexican fans were not spared from Paul’s fury
Paul also didn’t hold back on Mexican boxing fans, whom he claimed blindly follow Canelo no matter the venue or opponent. “They supported him in Vegas; now they’ll follow him to Saudi Arabia,” Paul quipped, suggesting Canelo is abandoning his roots for money.
While some see Paul’s antics as a desperate bid for attention, others believe he’s simply trying to bait Canelo into the fight of the century. For now, fans can only speculate if this heated rivalry will ever make it to the ring-or if Jake Paul’s fiery words will remain just that.